Blue Bird Body Company | NHTSA Recall #09V285000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 09V285000 by Blue Bird Body Company. Includes 1,709 affected units, RUPTURED AIR BRAKE HOSE, component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Blue bird is recalling 1,709 model year 2009 and 2010 all american front engine school buses manufactured from february 27, 2007 through july 2, 2009, equipped with "07" engines, air brakes and spring suspensions. when the bus is loaded with passengers, the springs compress which could allow the air brake hose to contact the drive line.

Corrective Action

Blue bird will notify owners and repair the buses free of charge. the safety recall began on september 23, 2009. owners may contact blue bird at 1-478-422-2242.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 09V285000
Manufacturer: Blue Bird Body Company
Report Received Date: 2009-07-23T00:00:00
Subject: Ruptured air brake hose
Component: Service Brakes, Air
Potentially Affected Units: 1,709

Details

MFR Campaign Number: R09PR
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Blue bird is recalling 1,709 model year 2009 and 2010 all american front engine school buses manufactured from february 27, 2007 through july 2, 2009, equipped with "07" engines, air brakes and spring suspensions. when the bus is loaded with passengers, the springs compress which could allow the air brake hose to contact the drive line.
Consequence Summary: Repeated contact of the air brake hose on the drive line may cause the air brake hose to rupture reducing the braking capacity which could result in a vehicle crash.
Corrective Action: Blue bird will notify owners and repair the buses free of charge. the safety recall began on september 23, 2009. owners may contact blue bird at 1-478-422-2242.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-5knr-b4a2-2xd8
NHTSA ID: 09V285000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
Created Meta: N/A
Updated At: 1742808662
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